KDSN RADIO News
Industrial fire near Charles City forces evacuations, road closures
Roads, including a section of the Avenue of the Saints, are closed this morning in the vicinity of last night’s fire just outside of Charles City.
Close to 70 firefighters from Charles City and seven other area departments battled the blaze at Hawkeye Mold and Design, with the initial call coming in just after 8:30 PM Sunday.
Mutual aid was also provided by various public safety agencies.
At about 11:30 PM, officials deemed conditions unsafe due to several stored materials within the structure, requiring the evacuation of all personnel from the immediate scene to a safe location.
Residents within a half mile of the fire in the downwind direction were told to evacuate by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office.
There is no immediate danger to the public outside of the scene and evacuated area. Several agencies remain on the scene to monitor the situation.
(Mark Pitz, KCHA, Charles City)
